All you need to know about Global Climate Action Events at COP24

This year, the international climate negotiations (COP24) are taking place in Katowice, Poland, from 2 to 14 December. While governments are preparing to finalize the Paris Agreement implementation guidelines, other actors – in collaboration with governments – will be showcasing examples of groundbreaking climate action to spur encourage the enhancing of national climate plans, known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

With this in mind, many events are organized at this time, to foster even better collaboration between governments and other actors, by exploring new areas for partnerships and cooperation to implement the goals of the Paris Agreement. The intention behind engaging in these events is to build a new form of inclusive multilateralism, that brings everyone on board to solve the climate crisis.

These events are being convened by Global Climate Action.

The full program boasts well over 100 events, incorporating a range of formats, such as Davos-style events, roundtable discussions, digital dialogues, TED-style talks, video competitions, and the Global Climate Action Awards Ceremony. All these events are all located around a cluster of venues, situated between the main entrance and the plenaries, which collectively act as a Global Climate Action campus.

At the United Nations climate change conference in Paris, COP 21, governments agreed that mobilizing stronger and more ambitious climate action is urgently required to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement. Action must come from governments, cities, regions, businesses, and investors. Everyone has a role to play in effectively implementing the Paris Agreement.

Original source: UNFCCC
Published on 27 November 2018